BMW Introduces New 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 15, 2009
December 15, 2009: The new BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, as well as BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard. Road ... Continue reading
Attention Bargain Hunters: Edmunds.com Lists Cars and Trucks with Lowest Ownership Costs
Dec 15, 2009
SANTA MONICA, CA December 14, 2009; As bargain hunters scour auto dealerships for the best year-end deals, Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, reminds them to consider the ownership costs of new cars and trucks, not just purchase prices. âBig discounts are tempting, but buyers should neve ... Continue reading
SAE International's Automotive Engineering International Offers 'Smokin'' 2010 Concept Car Calendar
Dec 14, 2009
WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From the hazy smoke accenting the cover photo of the 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to the smoke-colored, 592-horsepower Infiniti Essence, the Automotive Engineering International 2010 Concept Car Calendar is, in a word, "smokin'." The calendar is produc ... Continue reading
Allstate to Auction Recovered 1965 Volkswagen Bus, Donate Proceeds to Charity
Dec 14, 2009
Unique Auction Will Be Open to the Public BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 14 -- Allstate announced today that it will sell a recovered 1965 Volkswagen bus at auction and donate the proceeds to Lydia Place, a nonprofit organization in Washington state serving homeless women and children impacted by domestic violence. "Allstate has ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show
Dec 14, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, January 11th in the Riverview Ballroom at COBO Hall. Ne ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: December Fuel Prices Decline Throughout Illinois and Indiana
Dec 14, 2009
AURORA, Ill.--Over the past month, fuel prices have decreased in Illinois and northern Indiana, largely due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the slight drop in oil prices. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 6 cents during the p ... Continue reading
A Photographic Look At The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Dec 13, 2009
© 2009 by Carey Russ After a few years of the usual modus operandi at the LA Auto Show press preview days -- running with the herd to all the various new car and concept vehicle presentations, and dealing with trampling crowds worthy of a soccer riot to get press kits afterwards -- I decided to take a more relaxed app ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Scion xD Engine: 1.8-liter DOHC I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 128 hp @ 6,000 rpm/125 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 96.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 154.7 x 67.9 x 60.0 in. Tires: P195/60R16 Cargo volume: 10.5/35.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance Review
Dec 13, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance The second generation of Cadillac's SRX luxury crossover is here. Or should that be "second iteration"? For while it is still Cadillac's entry in the mid-sized luxury crossover class, the 2010 SRX shares nothing but its name with the vehicle th ... Continue reading
Camaro receives a Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award
Dec 13, 2009
Detroit December 11, 2009 Tom Peters, executive director, GM performance cars and full-size trucks, today accepted a Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award for the design of the all-new Camaro. âItâs truly an honor to receive an Automotive Excellence Award from such a trusted and well-known publication ... Continue reading
2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Press Conferences - COMPLETE VIDEO COVERAGE
Dec 12, 2009
The Auto Channel presents exclusive video coverage of all press conferences from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Emphasize Small Cars at 2009 LA Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Dec 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES - December 12, 2009: This year, one of the biggest trends to come out of the Los Angeles Auto Show was downsizing. With the U.S. debut of several new compact cars, American automakers are showing bigger isn't always better. Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out North American debuts of economy cars that are al ... Continue reading
Henkel Sponsors University of Michigan Solar Car Team
Dec 12, 2009
Henkel Technologies donated for Infinium solar-powered car MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 11 -- Henkel Corporation has announced its continued sponsorship of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team. As part of being a Silver Sponsor, Henkel continues to lend its technology and expertise to this project. (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
Can the US Produce Vehicles to Compete in the World Market and Satisfy Home Markets?
Dec 11, 2009
The Dichotomy of Political Courage VS Personal Choice By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This week the think tank and business intelligence company CSM brought itâs annual predictions to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. There was nothing as earthshaking as last yearâ ... Continue reading
PSE and City of Bellevue Welcome Nissan LEAF Debut
Dec 11, 2009
BELLEVUE, Wash.--The future of transportation parked at Bellevue Square this morning, just like thousands of other cars and trucks do daily â the difference is that the future is quieter, cleaner and boasts zero tailpipe emissions. Puget Sound Energy and the City of Bellevue hosted the east King County debut of th ... Continue reading
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